The Bulls And The Jonathans

The Bulls and the Jonathans is a collection of three satirical works by American author James Kirke Paulding. The first two works, John Bull and Brother Jonathan and John Bull in America, were originally published separately in 1820 and 1824, respectively, and were later combined into a single volume in 1835. The third work, The Lion of the West, is a play that was first performed in 1831.The first work, John Bull and Brother Jonathan, is a humorous dialogue between two fictional characters representing England and America, respectively. The two characters discuss their cultural differences and similarities, and poke fun at each other's customs and habits. The work is notable for its use of colloquial language and witty repartee.The second work, John Bull in America, is a satirical novel that follows the adventures of an Englishman named John Bull as he travels through the United States. Along the way, he encounters various American characters and experiences the quirks and idiosyncrasies of American society. The novel is a commentary on American culture and politics, and is notable for its portrayal of the American character as both hospitable and brash.The third work, The Lion of the West, is a play that tells the story of a fictional character named Nimrod Wildfire, a larger-than-life frontiersman who becomes a hero of the American Revolution. The play is a satire of the popular frontier tales of the time, and is notable for its use of dialect and its portrayal of the American character as rugged and independent.Overall, The Bulls and the Jonathans is a humorous and insightful look at the cultural differences and similarities between England and America in the early 19th century. Paulding's works are notable for their use of satire and colloquial language, and provide a unique perspective on American society and politics during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.